Support Worker/Teaching Assistant required in Westerham

TN United Kingdom; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking Support Workers/Teaching Assistants in Westerham to provide person-centered care for children and young people. The role involves safeguarding, monitoring healthcare needs, and promoting individuality in a supportive environment. Applicants should have relevant UK experience and GCSE qualifications.

Benefits

Highly competitive pay rate

Advance bookings for shifts

Out of hours on call support

Referral scheme

Qualifications

• 6 months minimum UK based experience with children.
• Enhanced DBS listed on the Update Service.
• Driver’s Licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centered care tailored to individual care plans.
• Monitor and keep up with patients' healthcare needs.
• Safeguard children and manage challenging behaviors.

Skills

Knowledge of child protection & safeguarding

Promoting individuality & confidence

Monitoring healthcare needs

Managing challenging behaviors

Understanding therapeutic approaches

Education

Minimum of C in GCSE Grades (English & Maths)

Job description

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Support Worker/Teaching Assistant required in Westerham, Westerham

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Client:

OneCall24

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Other

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EU work permit required:

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

21.05.2025

Expiry Date:

05.07.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title: Support Worker/Teaching Assistant

Salary : £13.68 – £17 per hour

Contact : Kent Team on 03333 22 11 22

An amazing opportunity has arisen in Westerham, Kent for a Support Worker/Teaching Assistant. We are seeking dedicated Support Workers/Teaching Assistants capable of delivering person-centered care tailored to individualised care plans for our clients. Join us to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people we support while advancing your career in a supportive environment.

As a Support Worker/Teaching Assistant working for OneCall24, you will be responsible for the below duties:

• Knowledge of child protection & safeguarding
• Promoting an environment that encourages individuality & promoting confidence
• Monitoring and keeping up with patient’s healthcare needs and wellbeing
• Managing behavior's that are challenging(You may be working with children who have experienced trauma that can have an impact on their emotional and mental wellbeing and is communicated via several means, including self-harming behavior's)
• Safeguarding of children
• Ofqual certification
• Basic Life Support (Level 3 for children)
• Understanding & knowledge of therapeutic approach to childcare
• Highly competitive pay rate (Weekly & advance pay available)
• Our Mobile App – linked to all shifts and payroll allows for easy access
• Advance bookings so you can plan and build shifts around your schedule alongside ad-hoc shifts to support clients in emergencies
• Out of hours on call support, 24/7
• Referral scheme, introduce your friends and we'll pay you!

To be considered for this role you will need:

• 6 months minimum UK based experience working with children with references
• Minimum of C in GCSE Grades. (English & Maths)
• Must be able to work more than 2 days a week Monday – Friday Day shifts ONLY
• An Enhanced DBS listed on the Update Service (covering children & adult)
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
• Driver’s Licence (preferred)
• No Sponsorship offered

If you think you are the right person for this role and would like to find out more, please submit your application without delay!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary contract